GIS Applications Architect 3

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Shubh Solutions LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Position is ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK). Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position (Within 50-mile radius). • • Subject to change per the hiring team • • Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas. Job Title: ArcGIS Geospatial Architect & Governance Lead Location: Austin, TX Department: Health and Human Services Office of Data Analytics & Performance Employment Type: Full-Time (contract) Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced ArcGIS Geospatial Architect and Development Lead to drive data analytics projects involving Medicaid and CHIP clients and provider data. This role will architect and oversee the development, integration, and governance of enterprise GIS solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, data policies, and public health objectives. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in Esri ArcGIS, leadership in geospatial data governance and data management, as well as a strong understanding of Health and Human Services Medicaid program delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, implementation, and governance of ArcGIS-based geospatial solutions for mapping healthcare clients and provider locations, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with state and federal policies and procedures. Develop and maintain geospatial data architectures, workflows, and metadata standards to support enterprise mapping and analytics needs. Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to gather requirements, define governance frameworks, and ensure effective data sharing and integration. Oversee the creation and management of GIS datasets, including demographic, socioeconomic, health, and program data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Mentor and guide GIS analysts and developers, providing best practices for spatial analysis, web mapping, and data visualization using ArcGIS tools. As the single point of contact for the IT organization, collaborate and coordinate with GIS data analysts and data scientists to: Establish and enforce geospatial data management policies, documentation standards, and quality assurance processes. Conduct Advise and oversee advanced spatial analyses to inform public health initiatives and track compliance to contract requirements. Prepare and present technical reports, dashboards, and interactive web maps for executive leadership and external stakeholders. Required Qualifications: Bachelor s or master s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field. 7+ years of professional experience in GIS, with at least 3 years in a lead or architect role in cloud architectures, preferably in health, human services, or government sectors. Expert-level proficiency in Esri ArcGIS (including ArcGIS Pro Advanced database management and network analyst toolboxes), including data management, geocoding, spatial analysis, and web mapping application development. 5+ years of experience working with SQL Server Enterprise Geodatabases leveraging ArcGIS tools for management of geospatial data. 5+ years of experience with Python and SQL, including writing functions and procedures. 2+ years of experience working in an agile/scrum development lifecycle environment. Demonstrated experience in geospatial governance, including policy development, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making frameworks. Strong knowledge of data management principles, metadata standards, and data quality assurance. Excellent communication, technical writing, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Medicaid, public health, or social services programs, systems and datasets. Certifications in GIS (e.g., Esri Enterprise System Design Professional, Esri ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional, GISP). Experience leveraging machine learning and LLMs for data extraction, cleaning, and documentation GeoAI for spatial data analysis and prediction and/or generative AI to enhance various aspects of Geospatial Analytics Platforms. Experience with Snowflake Data Warehouses, especially as a source/target for ArcGIS integrations. Custom web-based application interfaces and tools. How to Apply: Submit your resume through your vendor with a cover letter detailing your experience in ArcGIS, geospatial governance, and health or human services mapping projects. Why Join Us? Make a direct impact on public health and service delivery. Lead innovative geospatial governance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a mission-driven environment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Funding is expected to continue through FY 27 Ii. Candidate Skills And Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.YearsRequired/PreferredExperience8Required Bachelor s or master s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field. (ignore Required Years)8Required 7+ years of professional experience in GIS, with at least 3 years in a lead or architect role in cloud architectures, preferably in health, human services, or government sectors.8Required Expert-level proficiency in Esri ArcGIS (including ArcGIS Pro Advanced database management and network analyst toolboxes), including data management, geocoding, spatial analysis, and web mapping application development.8Required Demonstrated experience in geospatial governance, including policy development, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making frameworks.8Required Develop and maintain geospatial data architectures, workflows, and metadata standards to support enterprise mapping and analytics needs.8Required Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to gather requirements, define governance frameworks, and ensure effective data sharing and integration.8Required Oversee the creation and management of GIS datasets, including demographic, socioeconomic, health, and program data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.8Required Strong knowledge of data management principles, metadata standards, and data quality assurance.8Required Excellent communication, technical writing, and stakeholder management skills.8Required Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently.5Preferred 5+ years of experience working with SQL Server Enterprise Geodatabases leveraging ArcGIS tools for management of geospatial data.5Preferred 5+ years of experience with Python and SQL, including writing functions and procedures.4Preferred Lead the design, implementation, and governance of ArcGIS-based geospatial solutions for mapping healthcare clients and provider locations, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with state and federal policies and procedures.4Preferred Mentor and guide GIS analysts and developers, providing best practices for spatial analysis, web mapping, and data visualization using ArcGIS tools.4Preferred As the single point of contact for the IT organization, collaborate and coordinate with GIS data analysts and data scientists to: Establish and enforce geospatial data management policies, documentation standards, and quality assurance processes.3Preferred Familiarity with Medicaid, public health, or social services programs, systems and datasets.3Preferred Custom web-based application interfaces and tools.2Preferred 2+ years of experience working in an agile/scrum development lifecycle environment.1Preferred Certifications in GIS (e.g., Esri Enterprise System Design Professional or Esri ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional, GISP).1Preferred Experience leveraging machine learning and LLMs for data extraction, cleaning, and documentation1Preferred GeoAI for spatial data analysis and prediction and/or generative AI to enhance various aspects of Geospatial Analytics Platforms.1Preferred Experience with Snowflake Data Warehouses, especially as a source/target for ArcGIS integrations.